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David and Victoria Beckham fork out £30-an-hour on ‘dog jogger’ to keep their pet cocker spaniel Olive fit

Celebrity pet trainer Barry Karacostas joins the mutt on 18-mile park runs, letting her off the lead but keeping her in sight

DAVID and Victoria Beckham have hired a £30-an-hour trainer to get their cocker spaniel Olive fit.

Celebrity dog jogger Barry Karacostas joins the mutt on 18-mile park runs, letting her off the lead but keeping her in sight.

 David Beckham with Olive in a London park
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David Beckham with Olive in a London parkCredit: Fame Flynet

Olive is also set interval training of sprints and stair climbs.

She must stick to a diet of vegetables, raw meat and bone.

A source said: “David and Victoria take health very seriously and this extends to their pets. Barry makes sure pets are fit and strong to live long lives.”

 Celeb trainer Barry gets to grips with the Beckham's pup
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Celeb trainer Barry gets to grips with the Beckham's pup
 Barry takes Olive on 18-mile runs but never lets her out of sight
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Barry takes Olive on 18-mile runs but never lets her out of sight
 To keep fighting fit, Olive must stick to a diet of vegetables, raw meat and bone
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To keep fighting fit, Olive must stick to a diet of vegetables, raw meat and bone
 The Beckhams pay Barry 30-an-hour to keep Olive in prime condition
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 The Beckhams pay Barry 30-an-hour to keep Olive in prime condition

Olive is one of the most famous dogs in the world, with over 70,000 Instagram followers.

The Beckhams also own bulldogs Coco and Scarlet, plus shar-pei Barnaby.

 Thanks to her famous owners, Olive is one of the most famous dogs in the world
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Thanks to her famous owners, Olive is one of the most famous dogs in the world
 Olive (seen above with chums) is also set interval training of sprints and stair climbs in order to keep her from piling on the pounds
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Olive (seen above with chums) is also set interval training of sprints and stair climbs in order to keep her from piling on the pounds

Barry trains film director Guy Ritchie’s cocker spaniel Coco, who was bought the same time pal Becks bought Olive.

He said of his workout: “It’s all about engaging the dogs with their natural instincts.”

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